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What is Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation Victoria?
Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation Victoria (ANTaR) is a grassroots organisation campaigning for justice in solidarity with Australia’s First Peoples.
It coordinates a major national community education and awareness campaign on native title and reconciliation. ANTaR focuses on activities and issues specific to Indigenous people in Victoria, while also supporting national campaigns and priorities.
What tasks will I undertake? Am I suitable for this role?
Volunteers must be enthusiastic and passionate about awareness and Indigenous rights.
Applying
National Volunteer Network: please fill out your details on the webform here: www.antar.org.au/webform/volunteerantar
Volunteering in the National Office: If you are interested in volunteering as part of the national office volunteer team please complete the application form here: www.antar.org.au/contactantar.
ANTaR is establishing a national volunteer network to enable greater education and community outreach across the nation on national issues.
There are a number of roles at head office: • Staffing stalls at community festivals and events to engage other supporters of the movement • Office administration • Account keeping and merchandising • Communications and fundraising • Campaign planning • Researching for submissions and grant applications Volunteering in Fitzroy: If you are interested in volunteering with your state or territory ANTaR please contact them directly.
Contact
W: www.antarvictoria.org.au E: antar@antar.org.au P: 03 9483 1363 A: 200 Alexandra Parade, Fitzroy VIC 3065
DJIRRA
What does Djirra do?
Djirra is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation with a rich history established over 15 years ago.
Djirra supports Aboriginal women’s journey to safety and well-being, provides legal and practical support to Aboriginal women experiencing family violence across Victoria, and amplifies the voices of Aboriginal women through their advocacy and policy reform work.
Djirra’s Aboriginal Family Violence Legal Service provides legal advice and representation in the areas of intervention orders, family law, child protection and victims of crime assistance.
Applying
Djirra offers two windows per year to express interest in volunteering: • 1st – 28th February • 1st – 31st August
To express interest or apply, please send your CV with a covering letter to hr@djirra.org.au.
What tasks will I undertake?
Volunteers have the opportunity to work in the areas of administration, research, and policy work both within the Legal and Community Engagement teams. There may also be scope to volunteer in web and graphic design, communications and grant writing for applicants with experience in these areas.
Contact
W: www.djirra.org.au E: info@djirra.org.au P: (03) 9244 3333 A: 292 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Am I suitable?
Djirra’s volunteer program is for people who are studying law, community development, policy, Aboriginal studies or other relevant disciplines. Djirra seeks volunteers with strong analytical and conceptual ability, and excellent communication skills. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
